Modded Vans

[LawmanMtb]

All great info mate, Thanks. our camper is setup with a 2000w inverter a 185Ah agm battery and a high output 150w solar panel, so Hopefully should cover mine and the wife's 500w batteries with ease yet to try it out tho

 

[galaga187]

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New transit double cab automatic. Only mods so far are some racking, a 1000w inverter to charge the Levo and a power washer.

Can you fit bikes inside without taking wheels off?

 

[MarkH]

Can you fit bikes inside without taking wheels off?

You can fit a few bikes diagonally with wheels on, but I take the front wheels off and fit them straight on using a bikeinside rack. I'll post some shots tomorrow.

 

[R120]

I looked at one of the new transit doublecabs the other day, but was told 16 week lead time for an auto with passenger seat rather than front bench.

Like the new dash

 

[Doomanic]

And 16 seconds to get the doors open...

 

[thebarber]

And 16 seconds to get the doors open...

My mates just paid £150+vat for some special lock
Then getting something done chip wise to stop the rear doors being opened

 

[galaga187]

I looked at one of the new transit doublecabs the other day, but was told 16 week lead time for an auto with passenger seat rather than front bench.

Like the new dash

Saw my nieces one this weekend - looks very practical up to 6 people and room for bikes in the back.

 

[Doomanic]

How many bikes can you get in with the wheels still on?

 

[R120]

With a lwb you can pile them in. Not sure on standard wheelbase

 

[Doomanic]

Even with seats in the back?

 

[R120]

I think it has either a 1.6m or 1.9m load bay behind the seats.

 

[R120]

Peugeot Expert L has nearly 1.9

 

[MarkH]

I looked at one of the new transit doublecabs the other day, but was told 16 week lead time for an auto with passenger seat rather than front bench.

Like the new dash

Yup. Mines same spec plus tailgate and waited 16 weeks too. Definitely worth the wait. Even prefer it to the range rover I had previously ???

 

[MarkH]

Even with seats in the back?

Standard length transit double cab I'd say you'd get 4 diagonally.
Front wheels off you can get 3 lengthways but I doubt you'd get anything longer than a medium. Both my bikes are smalls and I'd guess there's only a couple of inches spare.

 

[Doomanic]

Are the three rear seats fixed or are they removable? If removable, is it a complete 3 seat bench or could you remove some of the seats?

 

[galaga187]

Are the three rear seats fixed or are they removable? If removable, is it a complete 3 seat bench or could you remove some of the seats?

The Kombi looks like the seats are removable.

 

[MarkH]

Are the three rear seats fixed or are they removable? If removable, is it a complete 3 seat bench or could you remove some of the seats?

It's a fixed 3 seat bench bolted down. Probably could be removed but definitely not designed to be removed regularly - I would guess it weighs a tonne?

 

[Doomanic]

Shame I was hoping for a 1-2 split. I'd need to get a dog crate in the back that's too big for a 5 Series estate along with up to 3 bikes and people.

 

[MarkH]

Shame I was hoping for a 1-2 split. I'd need to get a dog crate in the back that's too big for a 5 Series estate along with up to 3 bikes and people.

Think you'd need to start from a Tourneo rather than a transit as they have lots of individual seats in the back, you'd just need to black out the rear windows.

 

[R120]

I would look at the Peugeot/Citroen/Toyota options.

It’s based off a car Chasis rather than a commercial one, which was noticeable when I test drove the Peugeot.

The MPV versions also have modular seating, so for example you can remove individual seats.

Problem is they come with 3 rows so if you don’t need the third you have to store it somewhere

 

[mikie711]

VW Transporter FTW

 

[R120]

I love what you can do with the transporters bit have never got on with the driving position. That’s a mean front end

 

[Beanieuk]

I have ended up with a vw crafter that I have built into a camper. Best thing I did was fit a solar panel, big battery and 2000w inverter so I can charge my bike.

 

[R120]

Love the BFG's on that - proper job!

 

[R120]

Liking this:

Mercedes-Benz sprinter limited Edition SC Crew van day van mx road bike van kart | eBay

 

[Doomanic]

40 fucking grand? That's Levo money!

 

[R120]

But i don't think it gets muddy in the engine bay

 

[HKP57]

Let the modding begin

 

[HKP57]

Stage one done, tints on rear windows to hide the bikes and a detachable towbar.

 

[Deleted member 4988]

My 63 Renault Traffic, took about 15 months to convert from a bare panel van.

Separate rear garage
Night heater
150W Solar panel
Leisure battery with split charge setup
Skylight
compresser fridge
Sink/Cooker
Double bed
Awning